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Photography for the DJ

While viewing the film Copyright Criminals in a Hip-Hop class I took with some friends at Drexel, I was shocked to hear of the many struggles and lawsuits that have recently occurred within the music industry. I could not help but become frustrated at the lack of logic that led to the development of an [ READ MORE ]

Kanye drops Runaway

Kanye West seems to be on a rise as far as public approval rating goes, especially since that famous incident at the ’09 VMAs. Ye took a step back from the limelight for a year, and NOW we are able to witness the product of his invisibility. As you may know, Kanye announced last month [ READ MORE ]

Top Ten Rappers of the Decade (2000-2010)

Choices were made based on following categories: Skill on Mic, Lyrical Quality, Uniqueness, and Public Appeal. 10. Talib Kweli If skills were the only factor on this list,  Talib would be near the top, but unfortunately he is probably one of the best rappers no one knows about. Although far from a “nobody”, Talib does [ READ MORE ]

Ethics of Music Piracy

The one thing that makes humans so complex when compared to other species is their possession of free will or more importantly free thought. Each individual is capable of having unique opinions and thoughts regarding the everyday events that occur around them. When people come together as a group how is it possible to define [ READ MORE ]

Metaphorically Speaking

I’ve always been an avid supporter and fan of (most) Hip-Hop. I think the artistic nature of the genre is comparable to no other. The beats, the style, the confidence (arguably cockiness), and the overall “culture” all contribute to its appeal. I agree that today, a lot of the raw talent and artistry has become [ READ MORE ]

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